Spit XVIII painted

摘要

Supermarine spitfire F. XVIII SM969 received a new paint scheme at Duxford in mid-March, following a two-year restoration back to flying condition by engineers from The Fighter Collection (TFC). The aircraft now wears the colours seen on 28 Sqn Spitfire FR.XVIIIs during 1949 (our Spitfire PR survivors list in the March Aeroplane incorrectly lists SM969 as an FR.XVIII - appearances can be deceptive!).rnThe fighter was recently acquired by Philadelphia-based Jim Beasley, who has become a crowd favourite at Duxford for his P-51 displays at recent Flying Legends shows.